How to Be an Artist

By: Jerry Saltz

Narrated by: Jerry Saltz

"Inspiration leaps off the pages from Jerry Saltz's new book on creativity. . . . This book is for the artist or non-artist, for the person who gets plain English, for the person who understands that practical talk can coax out the mystical messages that lie underneath." —Steve Martin

Art has the power to change our lives. For many, becoming an artist is a lifelong dream. But how to make it happen? In How to Be an Artist, Jerry Saltz, one of the art world’s most celebrated and passionate voices, offers an indispensable handbook for creative people of all kinds.

From the first sparks of inspiration—and how to pursue them without giving in to self-doubt—Saltz offers invaluable insight into what really matters to emerging artists: originality, persistence, a balance between knowledge and intuition, and that most precious of qualities, self-belief. Brimming with rules, prompts, and practical tips, How to Be an Artist gives artists new ways to break through creative blocks, get the most from materials, navigate career challenges, and above all find joy in the work.

This useful audiobook will help artists of all kinds—painters, photographers, writers, performers—realize their dreams.

Great advice.

I enjoyed hearing the author tell the story.
There is great advice on direction and practice for an artist. I especially like the list of how many people you need to succeed. Great job Jerry

Enlightening

I’ll listen again. I have the book. Commitment to art. This will help, after a lifetime of thinking I can’t art, I need to make money. Jerry where were you when I graduated art school?

Direct and intelligent

Be your own cheerleader - and listen to Jerry. He understands. Listen to this book more than once, and whenever you need his words to give you hope

Loved it.

I will return to this again and again. There are passages in here that will help
my students and continue to help me as an artist. Thank you Jerry!

Loved it so much!

I will definitely listen to it over and over. Now I want to buy the book so I can pick it up and reread it all the time.